June 22, 2023 Audit Committee Meeting

 

MINUTES OF THE

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023

 

        The Audit Committee meeting was held at Police Headquarters, Community Room, 1125 Locust Street, Kansas City.

Present:           Commissioner Tom Whittaker

Secretary/Attorney David Kenner

Deputy Chief Derek McCollum

Deputy Chief Steve Young

Captain Joshua Heinen

Sergeant Thomas Clark

Manager Kristine Reiter

Supervisor Margaret Harman

Supervisor Jennifer Emery

Supervisor Melissa McLaughlin

Michael Keenan, Hood & Associates CPAs, P.C.

Douglas Jones, City Auditor

 

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Whittaker at 10:00 a.m.   

Mr. Michael Keenan was present to discuss the financial and compliance audit for the year ending April 30, 2023.  Mr. Keenan provided the Financial Statements, Single Audit Report, and the Required Communication and Management Letter to those in attendance at the meeting.  He noted that it was a “clean” audit.  Mr. Keenan said the audit revealed no illegal acts, difficulties or disagreements with management, and the firm had full access to books and records. 

Mr. Keenan advised that Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) implemented Statement No. 87, Leases, in 2023.  Mr. Kennan advised that management has reviewed and is aware of Statement No. 87. 

Mr. Keenan advised that he will present the audit for Board approval at the Board meeting on July 25, 2023. Mr. Keenan expressed the auditing firm’s thanks for the opportunity to work with the Department.  He thanked the Fiscal Unit and staff for their assistance and full cooperation in conducting the audit.

                        A motion was made and approved by Commissioner Whittaker to accept the audit as presented.  There being no further business before the Audit Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 a.m.